Original 1965 clock with new quartz movement, new knobs, lens and White face with Black numbers

Gauges converted to electronic with new White faces and Black letters

Nassau Blue with Bright Blue interior

Power steering

4-wheel disc brakes with cross-drilled and vented discs

Custom CCW billet wheels

Air conditioning

Power windows

LS6 engine 346/450 HP

New Tremec T-56 Magnum 6-speed transmission, Hurst shifter

New frame by Street Shop, 1963-67 chassis

C4 suspension, powdercoated Blue

All new Al Knoch interior with custom embroidery on headrests

Original 1965 clock with new quartz movement, new knobs, lens and White face with Black numbers

Gauges converted to electronic with new White faces and Black letters

Nassau Blue with Bright Blue interior

Power steering

4-wheel disc brakes with cross-drilled and vented discs

Custom CCW billet wheels

Air conditioning

Power windows

This sharp 1965 Corvette convertible Resto Mod was the brainchild and personal driver of Ralph Eckler, the man who almost singlehandedly created the budding Corvette aftermarket industry fifty years ago. Dubbed the “Ralph Eckler Signature Corvette”, it is constructed on a new 1963-67 tube chassis by Street Shop that has been powdercoated in Blue and equipped with the full independent suspension, power steering and 4-wheel disc brakes from a C4. A C5 Z06 all-aluminum LS6 346/405 HP engine replaces the original unit, and is mated to a Tremec T-56 Magnum 6-speed transmission with a Hurst short-throw shifter. While the body is strictly stock – and beautifully finished in glowing Nassau Blue – the car now rolls on CCW chromed aluminum billet wheels using Michelin Pilot Sport tires. A new Bright Blue Al Knoch custom interior is just the ticket, with special headrest embroidery, new hardware and electronics for the custom White-face gauges and original clock. Air conditioning and power windows are also welcome extras in this very nice one-off Corvette by Ralph Eckler.

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